July 12, 1996

Getting Oriented

A common sight on the UNL campus during the summer, a guide from New Student Enrollment leads a group of new students under the Love Library Link and into the world they will inhabit this fall as incoming freshmen.

State of the University Address Set For Aug. 23

Chancellor Moeser's State of the University Address will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 23 in the Lied Center for Performing Arts. A free picnic lunch will follow the speech. Because all faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend, those planning meetings and other events are asked to avoid scheduling meetings or activities that conflict with this time.

Sorensen Endows History Professorship

Citing a lifelong interest in American history, Tom Sorensen, a Lincoln native who now lives near Charlottesville, Va., has pledged $150,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation to establish an American history professorship at UNL.

According to Brian Foster, dean of UNL's College of Arts and Sciences, the Thomas C. Sorensen Professorship in American History will allow more students to be exposed to the lessons of history.

Sorensen previously established the College of Journalism and Mass Communications' Distinguished Nebraska Journalism Award, a debate scholarship and, with his four siblings, the Annis Chaikin Sorensen Distinguished Teaching Award in the Humanities.

The recipient of the professorship will receive an annual research stipend and will be selected based upon teaching and research ability, accomplishments and academic promise. "Where there are good professors, the students will come," Sorensen said.

Poet Ted Kooser to Give Reading July 17

Distinguished Nebraska poet Ted Kooser will give a reading of his poems at 7 p.m. July 17 in the Great Plains Art Collection gallery, 215-217 Love Library. The event is open to the public and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Center for Great Plains Studies and the Friends of Prairie Schooner.

Kooser has published seven books of his poetry to wide critical acclaim. His poems have also been published in chapbooks, special collections, and periodicals such as The New Yorker, Poetry, The American Poetry Review, The Hudson Review, The Kenyon Review, Antioch Review and Prairie Schooner.

Kooser has received a number of national and regional awards, including the Richard Hugo Prize, "Poetry Northwest," 1994; the Mayor's Arts Award, 1989; Governor's Arts Award, 1988; Stanley Kunitz Poetry Award, "Columbia Magazine," 1984. A native of Ames, Iowa, the poet lives in a small town outside Lincoln and teaches part time in the Department of English, at UNL. In this reading, Kooser will focus on poems relating to landscape and sense of place.

For more information, please contact the Great Plains Art Collection at 472-6220.

The Man Who Drew Bug-Eyed Monsters

Illustrator and former Nebraska resident Reynold Brown is little known by name, but as the creator of original movie poster art for more than 250 Hollywood feature films of the 1950s and '60s, his wildly exuberant images are recognized all over the world. The public television documentary "The Man Who Drew Bug-Eyed Monsters," uses Brown's story to frame a study of art and illustration, of movie posters and the films they advertised, and of material culture in America's post-war era.

The one-hour program is being rebroadcast on the Nebraska ETV Network at 9 p.m. July 17 to celebrate its national broadcast by PBS. Brown's Hollywood credits include the movie posters for Creature from the Black Lagoon, This Island Earth, The Incredible Shrinking Man, Mutiny on the Bounty, Ben Hur and How the West Was Won, among many others.

Next Scarlet is August 16

The next issue of the Scarlet will be published Aug. 16, when it will resume its weekly publication schedule.

Grambling President to Address Graduates

Raymond A. Hicks, president of Grambling State University in Grambling, La., will speak at UNL's Summer Commencement Exercises at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 17 in the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Admissions Relocates to Alexander Building

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions recently moved from the Canfield Administration Building to the Alexander Building-East at 1410 Q Street. The offices are located in the former Union Insurance Building.

The Office of Admissions, including New Student Enrollment, have occupied the new offices since July 1. Telephone numbers for the Office of Admissions and New Student Enrollment will not change. The new addresses for the offices are as follows:

  • Office of Admissions
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Alexander Building-East
    1410 Q Street
    P.O. Box 880417
    Lincoln, NE 68588-0417

  • New Student Enrollment
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Alexander Building-East
    1410 Q Street
    P.O. Box 880454
    Lincoln, NE 68588-0454

    Visitors to the Admissions Office should enter from the Q Street entrance or from the new entrance on the east side of the building. The Q Street entrance is wheelchair accessible, and a ramp is located at the east end of the parking lot. There is no direct access to the Admissions Office from the west end of the building, which houses the University of Nebraska Press.

    UAAD Art Series Features Jazz July 17

    All members of the UNL community are invited to enjoy UAAD's Summer Sizzling Art Series. The next activity will feature a jazz quartet on July 17 from noon to 1 p.m. just west of the Sheldon Art Gallery. Those attending are encouraged to bring a lunch.

    A Sculpture Garden Tour from noon to 1 p.m on Aug. 7 will conclude the series. Call 472-7405 for more information.

    Visiting Scholars Should Check Visa Extension

    Department chairs and heads should be aware of a new federal regulation regarding the extension of stay of a visiting research scholar or professor holding the J-1 visa. The application for extension must be filed with U.S. Immigration no less than 60 days prior to the expiration of the scholar's period of authorized stay in the United States.

    Forms must be completed and signed by the department and the scholar before International Affairs can prepare Form IAP-66 with which the application for extension of stay is made. Contact International Affairs (2-5358) 90 days in advance of the expiration date to initiate the process.

    Operators Would Like Event Information

    The University Operators would like information on any special events being planned on campus. The operators field a number of calls each day, many after normal business hours, concerning events on campus. Help the operators make your event a success by providing all pertinent information at 472-3712 or fax 472-0987.

    Apel Reception is July 15

    A reception is planned for 2 p.m. Monday, July 15 at the Nebraska Union for Larry Apel, who is retiring as associate director of scholarships and financial aid after 18 years of service to UNL.

    Faculty Fulbright Competition Still Accepting Applications

    Each year the Fulbright Scholar Program offers approximately 800 grants for university lecturing, advanced research, and combined research and lecturing. Opportunities range from two months to an academic year, and many assignments are flexible to the needs of the grantee.

    Nearly one-quarter of Fulbright grants are targeted for research and many lecturing awards offer research opportunities. There are openings in 135 countries, and multi-country research is possible in many regions. Openings are available in nearly every area of the arts and humanities, social sciences, natural and applied sciences, and professional fields such as business, journalism and law.

    Every academic rank -- from instructor to professor emeritus -- may apply. Basic requirements are U.S. citizenship at the time of application and a Ph.D. or equivalent professional/terminal degree. For lecturing or lecturing/research awards, college or university teaching experience at the level and in the field of the described assignment or proposed lecturing activity is required. Foreign language skills are needed for some countries, but most lecturing assignments are in English. There is no limit to the number of Fulbright grants a scholar may hold, and former grantees may reapply.

    If interested in learning more about the program contact Joseph Stimpfl, UNL's Fulbright Program adviser, at 472-5358 or visit the International Affairs Office at 1237 R St. and ask for a brochure. The deadline for Fulbright lecturing, lecturing/research, and research awards is Aug. 1.

    Cruising the Internet Session July 18

    The next Cruising the Internet session will be at 11 a.m. July 18 in the East Union. This session will demonstrate two new versions of Netscape: Navigator Gold and Navigator 3.0 (beta). Navigator Gold for Windows 95 or NT builds on the features of Netscape Navigator 2.0 by adding an easy-to-use editor that lets you publish live, online Web pages in one integrated program. Netscape Navigator 3.0 adds fully integrated video, audio, 3D, and Internet telephone communications capabilities.

    Sponsored by Communications and Information Technology, no registration required. Call (2-5630) for more information.

    Information Technology Training Classes Begin July 23

    Communications and Information Technology is offering hands-on computer training classes beginning July 23. Topics covered include Windows 3.1, WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows, Freelance for Windows, Netscape, Eudora, and HTML. These classes are held in the computer lab in the Animal Science Complex on East Campus.

    Information on registration cost, class topics, and schedule of classes is available in the Information Technology Training Schedule: Summer 1996 flier. Call our office 2-5630 or send an e-mail to ianr022@unlvm.unl.edu if you would like a flier

    Obituaries

    Peter Cheng Dies June 10

    Peter Cheng, retired professor of political science at UNL, died June 10. He was 65. Cheng is survived by his wife, Nelly, three daughters, two sisters and two brothers.

    Retired History Chair Dies

    Erwin H. Goldenstein, UNL professor emeritus, died June 9 at age 75. Goldenstein was the retired chairman of history and philosophy of education. Goldenstein earned three degrees from the University of Nebraska.


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